Program - Battlefield Bobcats

The Third Annual
BATTLE ROYALE
A Premier Marching Band Competition
October 5, 2013
Battlefield High School Stadium
Haymarket, VA
Battlefield Acting Director of Bands
Assistant Director
Battlefield Band Support Organization
Richard Bergman
James McGillivray, President
Battlefield High School Principal
Battle Royale Chair
Amy Ethridge-Conti
Nathan Watson
Dear Marching Band students, families, directors and fans,
With great pleasure, I welcome you to Battlefield High School’s third annual Battle Royale marching
band competition. We have had the distinct honor of competing in so many of Virginia’s outstanding
marching band competitions over the years and appreciated the hard work each school’s staff and
families have put into their respective events. We hope that we can return the hospitality to all of you
today.
As a band parent, I understand so well the hard work and dedication music students put into their
performances. Over the past few years I have been thrilled to watch so many marching band
members cultivate their craft and perform with pride and distinction. I am excited to see so many
students display excellence on the marching band field.
I also want to say a special thanks to the Battlefield High School staff and administration, the Band
Support Organization, and Battlefield students for working so hard to make today’s event a success.
So, please sit back and enjoy some of the best Virginia has to offer in high school music
performance. We look forward to hosting more Battle Royale competitions in the years to come.
James McGillivray
President
Band Support Organization
Hungry? Thirsty?
Come see us at Concessions!
Hot Dog ................. $2.00 Popcorn ................. $1.00
Pizza ...................... $2.00 Small Candy (3) ..... $1.00
Nachos................... $2.50 Cookies (2) ............ $1.00
Hamburger ............. $3.00 Pastries ................. $1.00
Cheeseburger ......... $3.50 Chips ..................... $0.50
Cup of Noodle Soup $1.00 Blow Pops .............. $0.50
Drinks
Gatorade ................ $1.00
Water / Soda .......... $1.00
Hot Chocolate ......... $1.00
Hot Coffee .............. $1.00
The JudgVisual: Jim Wood of Fluvanna, Virginia, has been designing, instructing and
adjudicating in the Visual and Color Guard Caption for the past 30 years. He has worked with groups
such as The Cadets, Blue Knights Drum Corps, Pride of Cincinnati Winterguard, and numerous high
Percussion: Joseph V. Tornello is in his 34th year as the Director of Bands at
Buford Middle School, Charlottesville, Virginia, and was the Assistant Director and Percussion Instructor
of the Charlottesville High School Band from 1978 to 2009.
Mr. Tornello is a 1972 graduate of Oceanside High School in Oceanside, Long Island, New York. He
received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester,
Virginia, in 1976, and has continued his studies at the University of Virginia, James Madison University,
and Shenandoah University.
Mr. Tornello served as president of the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association from 19982001 and served as a VMEA / VBODA District Representative from 1993-1997. He served as a member
of the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association Executive Board from 1998-2010.
In 1997 he received the Piedmont Council of the Arts Educator of the Year award. In 1998, 2002 and
again in 2005 he was selected to the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. In 2004, he was awarded
the National John Philip Sousa Foundation Legion of Honor Award.
For the past 25 years Mr. Tornello has been active as an adjudicator for both Concert and Marching
Band events. He has guest conducted throughout the state of Virginia. He has appeared as a Guest
Percussion soloist with the Charlottesville High School Wind Ensemble in 1996 and 2006 and the North
Stafford High School Wind Ensemble in 2007. Since 1976 he has performed with many local musical
groups, those included the Heritage Theater and for the last three years the Charlottesville Municipal
Band.
Drum Major: Jerry Philp is the Director of Music at Buffalo Gap High School just
outside of Staunton, Virginia. Mr. Philp provides primary instruction for all choral, guitar, and band
classes as well as works with the fine arts department on the Spring Musical, the Augusta County's
Nuance Winterguard, as a junior class sponsor, and on Gifted and Talented events. He was previously a
graduate assistant serving the bands at James Madison University while he pursued his Master’s Degree
in Music Education. His research thesis examined Student Leadership Development in High School
Bands, with specific focus on the programs of the VBODA. At JMU Mr. Philp also taught music education
classes, conducted with the University, Concert, Symphonic, and Pep Bands, as well as performed with
the University and Men’s Chorus. He continues his connection with JMU on staff with WGI Finalist
Nuance Winterguard, the Marching Royal Dukes, and as a drum major instructor with the JMU Summer
Band Camps. In Virginia, Mr. Philp has been on staff with Shenandoah Sound Drum and Bugle Corps
and the JMU Indoor Drumline. He has performed with the Highlands Brass Ensemble, the Stonewall
Brigade Band, and acted as active clinician, adjudicator, and drill writer with area high school and
collegiate music programs. He currently lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with his wife, Carly, and their
daughter, Annabelle.
The JudgMusic: Grayson Fore is currently the Director of Bands at South Lakes High School,
in Reston, Virginia. He is the VBODA District XII Instrumental representative. Mr. Fore, a native of
Herndon, Virginia, received his post-secondary education from Virginia Tech and Masters of Music
Education from Florida State University. Mr. Fore has taught in Henrico, Pulsaki, and Fairfax County
Public schools. Mr. Fore’s ensembles have consistently earned superior ratings and won numerous
awards in marching, jazz, and concert band. Under his direction the South Lakes Wind Ensemble has
performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the Isaac Stern
Auditorium in Carnegie Hall in New York City, two times at the National Concert Band Festival in
Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Virginia State School Board Association and at the Virginia Music
Educators Conference. The Spirit of Reston Marching Band has won a US Bands Class A state
championship and is a three-time finalist at Bands of America Regionals.
Mr. Fore has served as an instructor/conductor for Virginia Tech Music Camps and the Vienna Band
Camp in northern Virginia. He currently runs a saxophone studio in Northern Virginia and has been a
performing member of the Fairfax Wind Symphony. Mr. Fore was recognized for his outstanding
teaching skills in 2001 and 2006 by “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.” He also received a citation
of excellence from the National Band Directors Associations for South Lakes performance at VMEA. Mr.
Fore served as Drum Major for the Pride of Herndon and for the Marching Virginian’s at Virginia Tech.
Mr. Fore currently serves as South Lakes High School music department chair. He resides in Sterling,
Virginia, with his wife Kinsey and daughter Kaydence.
The JudgGeneral Effect: Vincent J. Tornello is an accomplished musician, educator, and
arranger based in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is a product of Oceanside Public Schools, Long Island, New
York. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, and a
Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia.
Vincent began his career as an educator in 1972 at Lane High School in Charlottesville. For two years he
directed the marching band, organized and directed the Jazz Ensemble, and served as assistant concert
band director. Over the course of the following 37 years, the Charlottesville High School band excelled
under his direction until his retirement in 2009. The program earned countless honors and accolades, and
proudly holds a number of state concert and marching band records including the Virginia Honor Band
Award for 27 years, superior ratings at the grade six music level for 34 of 37 years and 28 consecutive
years of state marching assessment superior ratings.
He is a past-president of the Virginia Chapter of the National Jazz Educators Association, and a pastpresident of the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association. Vincent has served as treasurer of the
Virginia Music Educators Association for the past 25 years. He is also a member of the National
Association for Music Education, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and Phi Beta Mu
International Bandmasters Fraternity. In addition, Vincent has served as an adjudicator, clinician, and
guest conductor throughout the east coast and the mid-west. He has served as an adjudicator for the
Kentucky and South Carolina State Marching Championships, the Virginia State Marching Assessments,
the Indiana District and Regional Marching Championships, Bands of America Regional Championships, US
Bands Regional Championships as well as numerous invitational contests. Vincent has adjudicated many
of the district concert assessments throughout Virginia, the Kentucky State Concert Festival and
numerous other concert festivals. He is an adjunct saxophone instructor for the University of Virginia
Wind Ensemble.
As a professional musician, Vincent has performed for live radio broadcasts as well as studio recording
sessions, in addition to numerous other performances in Virginia and the New York metropolitan area.
Vincent has been recognized by numerous organizations for his dedication to the fine arts, as well as to
the profession of education. His commendations include: 1985-86 Charlottesville Public Schools
Distinguished Teacher Award; 1989 VMEA Service to Music Education Award; 1992 VBODA Ten Year
Honor Band Director Award; 1994 Who's Who Among America's Teachers; 1994 Arts Award in Music
Education from the Piedmont Council of the Arts, Virginia Alliance for Arts Education Distinguished Service
Award; 1995-96 VMEA Music Educator of the Year Award, Charlottesville Daily Progress Distinguished
Dozen, VFW Meritorious Service Award, VMEA Twenty-five Year Service Award; 1997 National Federation
of Interscholastic Music Association Outstanding State Music Educator Award, VBODA Honor Band
Director 15-Year Honor Roll List; 1998 NFIMA Section 2 Outstanding Music Educator Award, Shenandoah
Conservatory of Music Alumnus of Excellence Award; 1999 American Legion Certificate of Appreciation;
2000 Air Force Association Certificate of Appreciation; 2002 VBODA Honor Band "Hall of Fame”; 2004
National Sousa Foundation "Legion of Honor"; 2006 Marqui’s Who’s Who in America Award; 2008 Virginia
Governor’s School Outstanding Educator Award; and in 2009 was awarded the Key to the City of
Charlottesville, VA.
Auxiliary: Bob Nicholson
Battle Royale
Past Winners
2011
2012
A:
Kettle Run High School
A:
Eastern View High School
AA:
Stafford High School
AA:
Broadway High School
AAA:
Annandale High School
AAA:
Patriot High School
AAAA:
Fairfax High School
AAAA:
Woodbridge High School
AAAAA:
Robinson High School
Grand Champion:
Grand Champion: Fairfax High School
Woodbridge High School
See the full list of past Battle Royale Winners at www.battlefieldbands.com/battle-royale/
———— How to Rate Bands ————
The Battle Royale follows the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) class size and
judging guidelines. Trophies are presented for each VBODA class along with the Grand Champion award.
Today, while you are enjoying the performance of each band, keep in mind that the judges are rating each
band’s performance in three different categories:
Music Performance: quality of the sound; tone quality, control, intonation, balance and blend; technique:
articulation, pulse, subdivision, facility, attacks and releases.
Visual Performance: technique of marchers, distance, body carriage, movement, equipment; ensemble
form, space, time, style, precision, accuracy.
General Effect: design of the program, quality, substance, depth of repertoire, continuity, staging of
program, suitability of selection to ensemble.
2013 Battle Royale Award Sheet
Best Music
Best Marching
Best Drumline
Bset General Effect
Best Drum Majors
Best Pit Crew
Best Auxiliary
First Place Overall
Second Place Overall
Third Place Overall
Grand Champion (highest scoring band)
Class A
Class AA
Class AAA
Class AAAA
Class AAAAA
The
Wakefield High School,
Arlington, VA
Heritage High School,
Leesburg, VA
Marching Warriors
Marching Pride
Class A – Musicians: 22 – Total in Band: 25
Class A – Musicians: 24 – Total in Band: 30
Director: Denny d’Alelio
Director: George Herrmann
Assistant Directors: Ann Sheafer, Denise Herrmann,
and Ryan Rice
Drum Majors: Hailey Kent and Andie Labgold
Repertoire: “The Music of Pixar”—with music from
“Toy Story 1 and 2,” “Cars,” and “The Incredibles”
The
Eastern View High School,
Culpeper, VA
Marching Cyclones
Class A – Musicians: 35 – Total in Band: 39
Culpeper County High
School, Culpeper, VA
Marching Blue Devils
Director: Adam Roach
Class A – Musicians: 38 – Total in Band: 42
Drum Majors: Hannah Smith and Alexis Knipfer
Director: Duane Clore
Repertoire: “Road Rage”—“Car Wash”; “Road
Rage”; “Rocking down the Highway”; and
“Vehicle”
Drum Major: Ross Hedlund
Repertoire: “My Favorite Things”; “Over the
Rainbow”; “Send in the Clowns”
The
Liberty High School, Bealeton,
VA
Marching Eagles
Class AA – Musicians: 51 – Total in Band: 59
Director: Patrick Neidich
Assistant Directors: Eric Kelly and Jennifer Early
Drum Major: Hunter Kuhn
Assistant Drum Major: Hannah Hall
Stonewall Jackson High School,
Manassas, VA
Marching Raiders
Class AA – Musicians: 31 – Total in Band: 52
Director: Kevin Engdahl
Assistant Director: Vincent Prinzivalli
Drumline Instructor: David Salisbury
Guard Instructor: Lindell Palmer
Section Leaders: Ellen Applegate, clarinet; Shelby
Loudin, saxophone; Katie Fairfax, trumpet; Jennie
Cockrell, low brass; Blaine Wasson, drum line; Allison
Monsell, pit; Evan Williams, guard
Additional Staff: Jon Tyrrell, Kat Velkoff
Repertoire: “Shades of Latin”—“El Cumbanchero”; “Evil
Ways”; “Novus”; “Calle Ocho/La Lambada”
Guard Captains: Emily Chaumont, Andie
Holland, and Devon Robinson
Pit Instructor: Dylan Barber
Drum Major: Julianna Neumann
Drumline Captain: Wesley Marcum
Repertoire: “Under the Big Top”—music by
Camille Saint-Saens, including “Finale from
Organ Symphony No. 3,” selected movements
from “Carnival of the Animals” and the “Danse
Bacchanale” from “Samson and Delilah.”
Kaitlyn –
To the best sister ever!
We are so proud of you!
Love,
Ryan, BHS 2010, USNA
Colin, BHS
The
Potomac Senior High School,
Dumfries, VA
Marching Panthers
Class AA – Musicians: 61 – Total in Band: 74
Director of Bands: Lori Rowsey
Assistant Director: Carol Fella
Percussion Instructor: Monica Gonzalez
Color Guard Instructors: Josh Naismith and Tykeem Raimey
Drum Major: Josh Ellis
Brass Captain: Allan Zuniga
Woodwind Captain: Lauren Lehmann
Percussion Captains: Adam Will and Bill Wolford
Color Guard Captains: Kaylee Muster and McKayla Winder
Repertoire: “Trust No One”—a spy show featuring the
musical selections from Mission Impossible, Pink Panther,
Secret Agent Man, and James Bond.
Awards: The Pride of Potomac Marching Panthers is a 16time Virginia Honor Band.
C. D. Hylton High
School,
Woodbridge, VA
Marching Bulldogs
Class AA – Musicians: 45 – Total in
Band: 61
Director: Christopher S. Anderson
Percussion Director: Andy Krucelyak
Guard Director: Elisa Lessard
Drum Major: Ethan Dorman
Repertoire: “Dinosaurs!”
The
Annandale High School,
Annandale, VA
Marching Atoms
Class AAA Musicians: 70 – Total in Band: 81
Director: Adam K. Hilkert, ABD
Associate Director of Bands and Percussion: Scott Niehoff
Assistant Director of Bands and Color Guard: Bill
Hassinger
Additional Staff: Matt Halligan, Elizabeth Linsley, Jacob
Kohut, Luis Perez, Tim Smith
Commanding Officer: Lily Montes de Oca
Assisting Officers: Erica Johnson and Oliver Molina
Drum Majors: Ahyeong Park, Noah Wolfenstein, and
Douglas Nguyen
Repertoire: “The Music of the Night”—Performing Toccata
and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach and Music of the
Night and Masquerade from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The
Phantom of the Opera.
Awards: Annandale High School is a 15-time
Virginia Honor Band.
Forest Park High
School,
Woodbridge, VA
Marching Bruins
Class AAA – Musicians: 76 – Total in Band: 90
Director: Donald Magee
Guard Instructor: Elisa Lessard
Percussion Instructor: Mark Siberts
Drum Major: Matt Stein
Assistant Drum Majors: Abby Allen and Claire
Neice
Captains and Section Leaders: Dev Desai,
Patrick O’Brian, Zachary Taylor, Julie Siberts,
Kelsey Taylor, Ciara Abila, Brian Shookster,
Robert Kaufman, Zach Adams, David Wilson,
Katie Deal, David Wilson, Katie Deal.
Repertoire: “The Fabric of Time”
The
Patriot High School,
Nokesville, VA
Marching Pioneers
Class AAAA – Musicians: 122 – Total in Band:
136
Director: David VanGelder
Instructors: Rufus Wilson, Daniel Heagney,
Matthew Meyer, Ashley Meyer
Westfield High School, Chantilly,
VA
Marching Bulldogs
Class AAAAA – Musicians: 240 – Total in Band: 260
Director: Stephen Panoff
Assistant Director: Adam Ashforth
Color Guard Director: Kyle Kreech
Percussion Directors: John Patton and Dan Heagney
Drum Majors: Felix Park and Nick Falatko
Drum Major: Tiya Moore and Elleora Farris
Repertoire: “Exotic Impressions”—“Crossing the Border”;
“Sandstorm”; “Gift of the Earth”; “Mecca”
Repertoire: “For Your Ears Only”
Awards: The Westfield High School Marching Bulldogs are a
10-time Virginia Honor Band. The Westfield High School
Marching Band will be marching in the 2014 Tournament of
Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA.
Awards: The Patriot High School Marching
Pioneers are a two-time Virginia Honor Band.
Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA
Marching Bobcats
Host School
Class AAAA – Musicians: 117 – Total in Band: 141
Acting Director: Regina La Valley
Assistant Director: Richard Bergman
Color Guard Director: Amanda Cook
Percussion Director: Ryan Pfeifle
Drum Majors: Karen Tran and Brooke Albertson
Section Leaders: Daniel Gardeazabal; Kirsten Whitney; Alberto Post; Matthew Ibarra; Wesley Harmon;
Nick Rivera; Vanessa Nates; Kaitlyn Fowler; Noah Crowder; Laura Isbell; Kyle So.
Repertoire: “A Legendary Ten” – Selections in Battlefield’s 10th anniversary show
include songs from the past nine years’ shows.
Awards: Battlefield is a nine-time Virginia Honor Band. In 2012, the Marching Bobcats were awarded first
place in the national field show competition at the BCS National College Football Championship in New
Orleans, La. The Battlefield Marching Band has also marched in the Washington, D.C., Independence Day
Parade; the National Cherry Blossom Parade; and the West Virginia Strawberry Festival Parade.
Battlefield Band Support
Organization
Kev,
President ...............................James McGillivray
Vice President........................Don Shanks
President Emeritus .................Camille Bacenet
Can't believe that my little bro is
graduating! We've had some great
times in band and will always have
those memories of our awesome
shows and New Orleans. Best of
luck from me, Chele, Meg, Mum and
Dad! Breathe, Focus and keep
going!
Secretary ..............................Krista Meeks
Treasurer ..............................Jennifer Fowler
Member-at-Large ...................Harry Post
Hospitality .............................Teresa Post
Membership/Communications .Carol Pfeifle
Pit Crew ................................Eric DuPriest
Love ya!
Transportation Coordinator .....Kevin Hynes
Ryan
Publicity Coordinator ..............Catherina Hurlburt
Uniform/Tuxedo Coordinator ..Laura Lund
Fundraising Chair ...................Christina Vanderveldt
Spirit Wear/Tag Day ..............Heather & Nathan Watson
Caroline and
Lauren - With
pride!
We are proud of your for being a part of
To our favorite Marching
Bobcats! We love you -
Love,
Mom & Dad
Ian Vilevac,
the Marching Bobcats Drumline!
Noah,
Good luck today,
We love you!
Love, Dad, Mom & Nicholas
Battle Royale Committee Chairs & Staff
President ....................................... James McGillivray
Event Chair .................................... Nathan Watson
Cleanliness Engineer ...................... Harry Post
Welcome/Reception Chair ............... Alan Walker
Concessions,
Directors and Judges Hospitality ..... Teresa Post
Pit Crew ........................................ Eric DuPriest
Program Production........................ Catherina Hurlburt
Ticket Sales ................................... Carol Pfeifle
Parking .......................................... Nathan Watson
Announcer ..................................... Heather Watson
Judges Booth IT ............................. Daryn Lund
Trophy Sponsors
Special thanks to the Haupt Family and Gateway Chiropractic for
sponsoring the First Place trophies for Classes A, AA, AAA, AAAA,
and AAAAA, and the Grand Champion Trophy for the second year
in a row. The Marching Bobcats and their families greatly
appreciate your generosity and support!
And thank you also to: the Mohan Family; the Lambert Family; the
Gruninger Family; the Scott Family; the Hurlburt Family; the
Watson Family; the Wolf Family; and all the other families who
sponsored all of the other trophies for the Third Annual Battle
Royale competition! We are indebted to you all.
Thank You!
To Virginia Tractor for their
generosity and provision of
vehicles for the 2013 Battle
Royale.
Way to go, Alie! I'm proud of you!
Love, Dominic
BHS 2010 / VMI 2014
Thank you Marching Bobcats
for these wonderful years
from 2006 to 2014. We have
great memories of our time
with the Marching Band.
Harry, Miriam,
and Alberto Post
Victoria
I am proud of you!
Love, Mom
Thank you!
On behalf of Battlefield High School, the Band
Support Organization, and the Marching Bobcats,
the Battle Royale Committee would like to extend
our gratitude to all the bands, directors, judges,
and spectators in attendance today—including the
Christopher Newport University Marching Captains.
We would also like to thank the Prince William
County School Board, the Battlefield High School
administration, faculty, and staff, our fellow band
boosters and families from today’s visiting schools,
and the town of Haymarket.
At the WWII Memorial in August, Marching
Bobcats delivered hundreds of thank you letters
to visiting Honor Flight veterans from Chicago.
We also appreciated all of the generous business
supporters who have offered both material/service and financial support—Gateway Chiropractic; PROLIFT;
Contemporary Music Center; Gainesville Dental Associates; Grounds Guys; Volcano Hot Stone Grill;
Gainesville Dance Center; Mountain View Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; McLean Mortgage Corporation;
Shaw Services; New Virginia Tractor; and all of the other wonderful businesses you see in this program.
Please show your gratitude to these businesses by offering them your patronage.
Finally, we offer special thanks to our judges, spectators, local press, visiting directors, volunteers, band
parents, all of our advertisers—and last but not
Many of these living heroes were visibly moved when
they received expressions of gratitude in person, from
the youngest generation to the Greatest Generation.
least, all the marching band members who have
thoroughly entertained us with their phenomenal
talents. We hope you enjoyed today’s
performances as much as we have.
Thank you for coming to the 2013 Battle Royale
Competition! We hope to see you next year.
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